Publications by authors named "Siyue Hu"

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  • The study addresses the growing public health issue of herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2) infections in China, highlighting the need for better intervention strategies based on epidemiological data.
  • A systematic review of 23,999 articles resulted in 402 publications being analyzed, revealing a general HSV-2 seroprevalence of 7.7%, with higher rates among intermediate-risk (14.8%) and key populations (31.7%), particularly among female sexual workers.
  • Findings indicate significant regional disparities in HSV-2 prevalence, with northeastern China having higher rates, and a notable difference in prevalence estimates between Chinese and English publications among key populations.
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Introduction: Social network strategies, in which social networks are utilized to influence individuals or communities, are increasingly being used to deliver human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) interventions to key populations. We summarized and critically assessed existing research on the effectiveness of social network strategies in promoting HIV self-testing (HIVST).

Methods: Using search terms related to social network interventions and HIVST, we searched five databases for trials published between 1st January 2010 and 30th June 2023.

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Introduction: Social network strategies, in which social networks are utilized to influence individuals or communities, are increasingly being used to deliver human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) interventions to key populations. We summarized and critically assessed existing research on the effectiveness of social network strategies in promoting HIV self-testing (HIVST).

Methods: Using search terms related to social network interventions and HIVST, we searched five databases for trials published between January 1, 2010, and June 30, 2023.

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Background: The HIV epidemic is still expanding among men who have sex with men (MSM) in China, but HIV testing rates remain suboptimal. Network-based interventions, such as secondary distribution, have shown promise to expand HIV self-testing (HIVST) among partners of MSM living with HIV (MLWH) but have not been widely implemented. Monetary incentives could enhance the secondary distribution of HIVST in some settings.

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Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, people living with HIV (PLWH) were considered to be at risk of worse COVID-19 outcomes once infected. However, the existing evidence is inconsistent. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, severe COVID-19 symptoms, and mortality among PLWH and patients without HIV.

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